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Obama sports a Smart Watch

 
 By: matthewking : March 21st, 2015-20:55
In a land, far, far away from Basel, in another place, in another time... the leader of the free world is sporting a smart watch. Yes, President Obama has been wearing what appears to be a Fitbit Surge. Below are several photos taken from the Associate Pr...  

I am sure this thread will not go unnoticed;)....

 
 By: watercolors : March 22nd, 2015-01:51
any watch is a good watch for The President. Regards Edward

All US presidents in recent years want to appear understated to their constituency.

 
 By: mrsnak : March 22nd, 2015-09:45
Yes, Dubya and Obama aren't watch guys, but Clinton always wore a cheap watch in public while president. Look at him now! Look at any of the watches of the upcoming presidential candidates. You'll being seeing more $20 Casios than at a low end flea market... 

There may be some special customizations for that watch...

 
 By: patrick_y : March 25th, 2015-11:23
The President of the United States has some special powers, such as the ability to make certain declarations. This Smartwatch may be a custom one just for POTUS.

Smart Watch VS Luxury Watch

 
 By: cherrymcdowell : March 26th, 2015-00:12
How much are Fitbit Surge anyway? I think he will get a lot of negative attention for wearing a luxury watch since there have been issues about the economy's growth.

Yes and no

 
 By: matthewking : March 28th, 2015-06:51
Yes, Obama would receive flak for wearing an expensive watch, but that has little to do with the current economy. By the way, by almost all measures, the US economy is doing very well.